Jason Newsted

He believes it made them more accessible to a wider audience.

The sprawling property has some amazing views.

In like a lion and yes out like a lion too.

Scenic home sits on more than 500 acres of land.

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted loves what he's heard of the group's new record — and he might even be talking to his old bandmates about some sort of collaboration.

We take a look at the projects former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has undertaken since 2001.

He joined the group after original bassist Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident.

Bassist Jason Newsted made his debut with Metallica on Nov. 8, 1986.

It appears no immediate future communication or interaction via social networking sites will be coming from Newsted.

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted reveals he was almost caught empty handed at an important show.

Not long after departing Megadeth's Sidewave shows, Newsted is cancelling concert dates through March -- including a scheduled appearance at the Soundwave Festival in Australia. Details on just why remain sketchy.

What should have been a fairly straightforward trip to Australia has unraveled into controversy and social media finger-pointing between Megadeth and the promoter of the Soundwave Festival, with the band's Australian fans caught in the middle.